Aviation Security Training
RJA offers a complete range of industry accredited aviation security courses.
Aviation Security Training
The aviation industry is unique in many ways, with the one critical element paramount to an effective Airport Security System being the quality and knowledge of its Security Operatives. They are the first and last contact a passenger has with your airport. Each Operative is responsible for representing your airport in the best possible way through the provision of passenger safety and passenger experience, whilst functioning within an ever changing world of threat to the aviation industry.
RJA provides a comprehensive range of Aviation Security training courses to ensure your Security Operatives are trained to the required level. We will work closely with you to deliver accredited or develop bespoke training programmes, including time critical refresher courses to ensure continued compliance with the UK and European Regulations. All our Aviation Security Courses are delivered by DfT accredited Trainers and comply with the rules and regulations set out by industry.
RJA offers the following industry accredited aviation security training courses. All our courses can be fully tailored to meet your specific training objectives and to prepare candidates for the duties they will be undertaking.
Aviation Training Courses
Aviation Ground Security Operatives (GSO) Initial Training
The Aviation Ground Security Operatives (GSO) Initial Training Course is a mandatory UK requirement for all personnel involved in the security of the Security Restricted Area (SRA) and the airport. A provision of the relevant knowledge and skills to provide effective security in accordance with the relevant legislation.
The course is valid for a period of 12 months after which candidates are required to undertake the Ground Security Operatives (GSO) Recurrent Training Course (see below).
Duration: 7 days
Aviation Ground Security Operatives (GSO) Recurrent Training
On successful completion of the above Aviation Ground Security Operatives (GSO) Initial Training Course, individuals are required to undertake the Ground Security Operatives (GSO) Recurrent Training Course every 12 months in order to retain the qualification.
Duration: 1 day
Aviation Ground Security Supervisor (GSS) Initial Training
The Aviation Ground Security Supervisor (GSS) Initial Training Course is a mandatory UK requirement to provide the supervisors of ground security operatives with the relevant knowledge and skills to allow them to effectively supervise the security duties carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation.
The course is valid for a period of 12 months after which candidates are required to undertake the Aviation Ground Security Supervisor (GSS) Recurrent Training Course (see below).
Duration: 2 days
Aviation Ground Security Supervisor (GSS) Recurrent Training
On successful completion of the above Aviation Ground Security Supervisor (GSS) Initial Training Course, individuals are required to undertake the Aviation Ground Security Supervisor (GSS) Recurrent Training Course every 12 months in order to retain the qualification.
Duration: 1 day
Hold Baggage Screening (HBS)
The Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) Course is for individuals who wish to become x-ray operatives.
Duration: 6 hours (plus a minimum of 15 hrs ‘On the Job’ supervised training.)
National X-Ray Competency Test (NXCT) – Hold Baggage
The National X-Ray Competency Test (NXCT) is a mandatory examination to be carried out by all personnel upon completion of their 15 hours ‘On the Job’ x-ray supervised training.
Duration: 1 hour
Cabin Baggage Screening (CBS)
The Cabin Baggage Screening (CBS) Course is for individuals who wish to become x-ray operatives at security screening check points.
Duration: 6 hours (plus a minimum of 15 hrs ‘On the Job’ supervised training.)
National X-Ray Competency Test (NXCT) – Cabin Baggage
The National X-Ray Competency Test (NXCT) is a mandatory examination to be carried out by all personnel upon completion of their 15 hours ‘On the Job’ x-ray supervised training.
Duration: 1 hour
Authorised Signatory Training
The authorised signatory performs a critical role in the airport pass scheme. Your function as the authorised signatory is to sponsor applications for an airside pass, having satisfied yourself that the applicant has a legitimate need for access to the Security Restricted Area and is a suitable person having successfully completed a background check.
In our training we will give insights and shared experience to give you all the tools to compliantly verify your companies staff members when applying for airside passes.
Duration: ½ day
GSAT
Aviation regulations determine that staff who require an airside pass complete a General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) course before applying. Our GSAT course is suitable for a wide range of airport staff and has been designed and developed by our training team.
Areas covered in our training:
- Module 1 – The Threat to Aviation
- Module 2 – Security in the Aviation Industry
- Module 3 – Your Role
- Module 4 – Airside Access
- Module 5 – Escorting Temporary Pass Holders
Duration: 1 day